Landmark· Anguilla· Leeward Islands

Wallblake House

18° 12.6′ N · 63° 3.3′ W

Anguilla's only surviving plantation house, built in 1787 by planter Will Blake and restored with its kitchen, stables, cistern and slave quarters. It stands in The Valley beside St Gerard's Catholic Church.

Practical

Now the priest's residence and a museum annex. Tours can be arranged, but times are not published, so ask locally. Next to the airport, which was formerly named Wallblake Airport. Combine it with a provisioning run to The Valley.

Best for

History on a Valley shopping day